How do I permanently disable MSN chat in Outlook?

Anonymous
2013-03-19T04:51:55+00:00

I never wanted to be able to use the MSN chat while checking my emails. I was able to disable it via hotmail but now this option is gone. The only thing it lets me do is turn invisible. It doesn't let me log out of the chat without that also logging me out of my inbox. Please fix this or let me know how I turn the chat feature off without resorting to an ad blocker. Thanks!

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Anonymous
2013-04-09T06:42:02+00:00

Hi CarolineASD,

We apologize for the delayed response to your concern as we are now having a high volume of support request from customers. We appreciate your effort in sharing your thoughts to our feedback page.

Rest assured that Microsoft is reviewing what customer's have posted there to consider the features that should be added in the new Outlook interface for product development. Currently, we don't have an option to turn off automatic log in to Messenger, you can just turn your profile as "Invisible" while checking your emails.

Your patience to this matter is very much appreciated.

Thank you.

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-10-09T15:04:04+00:00

    One of the biggest problems related to the issue of not being capable to disable it, is when we have Skype and outlook parallellng the dialogues. During the conferences at Skype we hear annoying untimely rings from Outlook. I took some time to discover that and now the solution is to sign out from Outlook.

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-09-13T14:00:50+00:00

    Hi Esteet,

    As what my colleagues said, there is no option to remove the chat feature from your Outlook.com email account.

    You can post your comments and suggestions on our Feedback page. Our product team appreciates feedback from our customer.

    Thank you.

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-07-24T16:57:56+00:00

    Hi kevcad,

    I understand that you do not want receive Skype messages for your Outlook.com account, let me assist you with your concern.

    Please be informed that currently there is no option for removing or disabling your Skype instant messages, as a workaround for now you can try switching your profile status to "Invisible" so that instant messages will not be received or lessened.

    Your patience is highly appreciated.

    Thank you,

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-07-23T14:16:34+00:00

    I agree it is very annoying, I was checking my emails and got a skype message from a friend on my outlook mail screen whilst at work. I don't want to chat whilst checking my emails, if I want to chat I'll log into Skype when I want to.

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